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Midcentury Basement Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace

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Swanky Lounge Basement Conversion
Swanky Lounge Basement Conversion
Martha Murray DesignMartha Murray Design
Steve Tauge Studios
Mid-sized midcentury fully buried basement in Other with concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls and beige floor.
Henderson Bay House - Basement
Henderson Bay House - Basement
Metzdorf Designs and TCM BuiltMetzdorf Designs and TCM Built
Spacious daylight basement features double barn doors in a wood shaker style and pre finished engineered wide plank hardwood flooring (gray washed oak). The space steps out to a linear fireplace in El Dorado stone, hot tub and waterproof pedestal concrete decking
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Kevson Services GroupKevson Services Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury basement in Baltimore with grey walls, ceramic floors, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.
Belcaro Basement
Belcaro Basement
Level Ground Enterprise, LLCLevel Ground Enterprise, LLC
Jenn Cohen
Design ideas for a large midcentury fully buried basement in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
maison d'etre design-build inc.maison d'etre design-build inc.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury look-out basement in Vancouver with concrete floors, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.
Lytton Park – Basement Family Room
Lytton Park – Basement Family Room
RGS DesignRGS Design
Photo of a large midcentury basement in Toronto with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Midcentury Basement Design Ideas with a Ribbon Fireplace

Underground rooms and basements are an obvious way to add extra space at home, allowing homeowners to increase the square meterage of their home but preserve valuable garden space. With their expansive, wide-open layout, there are also a wide variety of uses for an underground room or basement. Depending on your needs, you could use a midcentury basement conversion as a wine cellar, man cave, or as an additional family room. With basements a rarity in Australia and New Zealand, adding or utilising this extra space is sure to gain the attention of potential buyers and add value to your home.

Can I add an underground extension to my home?

The most suitable blocks for midcentury underground rooms are those on a sloping site, because they allow for adequate ventilation and natural light. The ability to excavate under your home is also largely dependant on the type of soil your home sits on and water drainage. For this reason, it’s important that you speak to a home builder who has experience in building sub-ground living spaces. Some homes may already have an underfloor area that is going unused, in which case it can be deepened or extended to utilise the space.

What should I use my basement for?

Essentially an attached extension to your home, a midcentury basement is perfect for additional living, recreational and utility rooms. It could, however, also provide you with an entirely separate, self-contained annexe or apartment. Popular basement conversions include media rooms, wine cellars and storage rooms, but more exciting (and luxurious) transformations have included indoor swimming pools, sports courts and drive-in garages. The most practical are additional bedrooms or bathrooms, especially if you have a growing family or regularly accommodate guests. An architect will be able to help you work out the right solution, and the Houzz directory has plenty of them. Have a browse today!
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